South Orange Rescue Squad

South Orange Rescue Squad All-volunteer EMS and Rescue organization based in Carrboro, NC.

🎉 Today, we're celebrating 55 years of service! 🎉Since 1971, generations of dedicated volunteers have answered the call—...
06/11/2026

🎉 Today, we're celebrating 55 years of service! 🎉

Since 1971, generations of dedicated volunteers have answered the call—providing emergency medical services, technical rescue, CPR education, standby coverage at community events, and support to our public safety partners throughout Orange County.

Over the past 55 years, countless members have given their time, energy, and expertise to help neighbors in their moments of greatest need. From emergency calls and search-and-rescue missions to teaching lifesaving skills in our community, every response has been powered by volunteers committed to serving others.

As we celebrate this milestone, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to every member, past and present, who has worn the South Orange Rescue Squad patch, as well as the community members, donors, and partners who have supported our mission along the way.

Here's to 55 years of volunteer service—and to many more years of answering the call.

❤️ If you'd like to help us continue this work, please consider making a donation today. Donation link in comments 👇

Our Technical Rescue Team (TRT) had a busy last week of May. TRT spent three days in swiftwater training and preparation...
06/02/2026

Our Technical Rescue Team (TRT) had a busy last week of May. TRT spent three days in swiftwater training and preparation in advance of the 2026 hurricane season. Additionally, TRT responded to two separate Search and Rescue calls in support of our colleagues in Franklin and Alamance counties. One search lasted late into the night where our rescuers navigated dense patches of thorn bushes in pitch black darkness in search of the missing individual.

South Orange Rescue Squad's motto is Semper Aptus Muneris - "Always ready to serve". Our volunteer team of highly trained professional rescuers maintains 24/7 readiness at all times of the year in support of our community and our colleagues throughout the state for technical searches and rescues in any environment.

Caltopo SAR map image credit:

May is Stop the Bleed Month. 🛑🩸Bystanders like you can make a big difference! Check out this month's South Orange Dispat...
05/28/2026

May is Stop the Bleed Month. 🛑🩸Bystanders like you can make a big difference! Check out this month's South Orange Dispatch to learn how to respond and find out more about our free Stop the Bleed Classes. loom.ly/Ux23egM sors.us/cpr

As we close out EMS Week 2026, we want to give special recognition to our graduating members.Balancing coursework, clini...
05/23/2026

As we close out EMS Week 2026, we want to give special recognition to our graduating members.

Balancing coursework, clinicals, long nights, and continued service to our community is no small feat, and we could not be prouder of everything these students have accomplished. Throughout their studies, they continued showing up for their neighbors with compassion, professionalism, and dedication — a true reflection of the spirit of the South Orange Rescue Squad.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We’re excited to see where the road ahead takes you and grateful that we’ve been part of your journey. Your future is bright, and our community is better because of you. 💙🚑

Every month, our friends at WCHL/Chapelboro host The South Orange Dispatch, which shares tips on how to stay safe and he...
05/23/2026

Every month, our friends at WCHL/Chapelboro host The South Orange Dispatch, which shares tips on how to stay safe and healthy (among other topics!). 🔍 Search the archives at loom.ly/Ux23egM 📻 and tune into 97.9FM for the latest local news and weather! Learn more about SORS at sors.us. 🚑🧡

EMS Week Spotlight: Fire Rehab 🚒💙When firefighters are battling a fire, their focus is on protecting lives and property....
05/22/2026

EMS Week Spotlight: Fire Rehab 🚒💙

When firefighters are battling a fire, their focus is on protecting lives and property. Our role is to help take care of them—and the people affected by the emergency—so they can continue doing that critical work safely.

One of the many ways the South Orange Rescue Squad serves our community is through Fire Rehabilitation ("Fire Rehab") operations. During extended incidents, our volunteers provide water, sports drinks, cooling chairs, and medical monitoring to firefighters, checking vital signs and assessing for heat stress, dehydration, and fatigue before they return to the scene.

We also assist displaced residents by offering support, supplies, and a compassionate presence during what is often one of the most difficult days of their lives. (During one recent fire response, our crew helped relocate a turtle that had wandered into the burn path. Everyone deserves a helping hand now and then—even turtles! 🐢)

Recent fires in our community have been a reminder of how quickly lives can be changed and how many agencies come together to help. We are grateful for our partnerships with local fire departments and other emergency responders, and proud to support them when they need us most.

During EMS Week, we're recognizing the many ways EMS providers serve beyond the ambulance—and Fire Rehab is one important example of that commitment.

💙 Thank you to all the firefighters, EMTs, and emergency responders who work tirelessly to keep our community safe.

This week, we celebrate the people who answer the call — day or night, in every kind of weather, through every challenge...
05/21/2026

This week, we celebrate the people who answer the call — day or night, in every kind of weather, through every challenge.

For 55 years, the volunteers and providers of the South Orange Rescue Squad have served our community with compassion, professionalism, and dedication. During EMS Week, we want to recognize and thank every EMT, past and present, who has given their time, energy, and heart to helping others when it mattered most.

Whether you served for a few months or a few decades, your impact has been lasting. Because of you, generations of neighbors, friends, and families have received care when they needed it most.

Thank you for 55 years of service to our community — and to all EMS professionals everywhere, thank you for everything you do.

💛🚑

🌀Before ends, read our volunteers' advice for preparing for a hurricane at loom.ly/Ux23egM. 🚑
05/09/2026

🌀Before ends, read our volunteers' advice for preparing for a hurricane at loom.ly/Ux23egM. 🚑

Our volunteers' pets remind you to include *your* pets when developing a hurricane plan! See what they need at ready.gov...
05/08/2026

Our volunteers' pets remind you to include *your* pets when developing a hurricane plan! See what they need at ready.gov/pets. 🐶😺🐟🐹🐍

🌀Knowing the difference between a watch and a warning is vital to keeping yourself and your loved ones safe when a hurri...
05/07/2026

🌀Knowing the difference between a watch and a warning is vital to keeping yourself and your loved ones safe when a hurricane is on the way. 🌀

Address

202 Roberson Street
Carrboro, NC
27510

Telephone

+19199671515

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when South Orange Rescue Squad posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to South Orange Rescue Squad:

Shortcuts

Share

Category